Compare 10/24 and 5/14
1024 is greater than 514
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 14 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
1024 = 10 × 724 × 7 = 70168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
514 = 5 × 1214 × 12 = 60168 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 70168 > 60168 or 1024 > 514
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